In reply to my question about eateries near Dyker Heights Christmas lights, Jenkalb suggested chowhound favorite Karam, can you tell me more? What kind of food? Thanks (1 reply, last updated by jen kalb December 27, 1998)

Has anyone been to Karam in Bay Ridge? It’s kind of a dumpy little place on 4th Avenue near 86th Street, but the shawarma (esp. the chicken) is extraordinary! There are only about five or six tables. They do most of their... (15 replies, last updated by carfreeinla July 11, 2009)

The fried chicken-gyro-pizza place on the N.W. corner of 5th Ave. and 80th Street in Bay Ridge has been replaced with a Lebanese joint that – i think – initially had a sign reading "Karam." This has been replaced, the... (0 replies, last updated by Niko McBrain October 31, 2001)

Two recent visits to Karam (4th Ave just north of 86th St.)convince me that this shop continues to offer some of the most delicious food in Brooklyn. If you havent visited yet, you should. MOst recently my son and I took out and... (1 reply, last updated by Mike R. January 2, 2002)

, they still have better hot dogs than you can get in most parts of the country and the fries are a treat as well. Karam 4th Ave bet 85th & 86th I got the chicken schwarma plate and it was plentiful and delicious. After I finished... (4 replies, last updated by josh L August 23, 2005)

I stopped by this place a few weeks ago mainly because I was curious as to whether or not this is in any association with the other (much touted) Karam near 86th street. I’m sorry to say that I still don’t know. I had... (1 reply, last updated by Doug July 26, 2002)

“But do any Lebanese places exist, with real Lebanese mezze?? Tripoli, in Brooklyn, used to be okay until a fire some years ago.” karam in bayside, intersection of 86th street and 4th ave. extensively reviewed on... (3 replies, last updated by howler May 13, 2001)

I believe that you mean Karam. (4 replies, last updated by frankbooth May 2, 2007)

Karam on 4th avenue and 86th street in bay ridge. (2 replies, last updated by YSChow February 5, 2003)

. There are other recs on the Board for other mideastern stops, Karam 4th and 86th, Tanoreen, Sallys, etc. (4 replies, last updated by Richard May 17, 2003)

Tamareen in Bay Ridge is good. Karam has tasty shawarmas. (2 replies, last updated by soupcommie August 24, 2007)

Go to Karam located on 4th Ave and 86th Street. It’s one of the best Lebanese restaurants in the city. Get a chicken schwarma sandwich. (7 replies, last updated by coffeemaven December 18, 2003)

Anybody have a suggestion for a good Lebanese restaurant to take my visiting-from-Vermont parents to? Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, wherever. I’ve been reviewing the message boards and while there are a couple like Karam... (13 replies, last updated by Big Joe December 14, 2001)

i dont think theres ANY good middle eastern food in manhattan. but if you are willing to travel to bayridge, brooklyn you can go to karam, which has unbelievably delicious shawarma sandwiches and perfectly acceptable baba ganouj,... (5 replies, last updated by howler February 11, 2000)

you are thinking of karam. great place but i’m not sure if they make a falafel. (3 replies, last updated by a_and_w April 9, 2007)